Coaching Endorsement Courses Course Overview The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) is pleased to offer the course series for Athletic Coaching Endorsement. These courses provide instruction that is correlated to the competencies provided by the Florida Department of Education. Each of the PAEC member districts has been provided an endorsement plan that has been approved by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). The fourteen PAEC member districts have had their plans approved through PAEC as part of their Master In-service Plan for Staff Development. Other districts in Florida must have a Coaching Endorsement package approved by FDOE in order for participants to use these courses for adding the Coaching Endorsement to an existing teaching certificate or to obtain renewable certification for part-time athletic coaching. To enroll in these courses, the participant must obtain approval of their District Professional Development Director. An Application form must be sent to Paula Weeks at PAEC prior to being given access to the course. Credit for these courses may be awarded upon completion to: Current certificated teachers who want to add the athletic coaching endorsement to their existing certificate in order to coach on a part-time basis may complete this series to get athletic coaching added to their existing certificate (i.e. a Math teacher who assists with coaching football). A person who does not currently have a valid teaching certificate and is interested in coaching a school team may complete these courses and apply for a renewable certificate for part-time athletic coaching. This certificate process does not fall under the add-on or endorsement rule but does follow the process for applying for a regular part-time certificate. A teacher who has "athletic coaching" or "physical education" on a current valid certificate may take some of these courses for in-service points for renewal of their certificate. How to Get Started Athletic Coaching Application form (pdf) Course Costs Frequently Asked Questions State Board Rules Course Competencies (pdf) Matrix of Competencies (pdf) Course Components (pdf) Course Completion Requirements (pdf)